Science Unit: Body as System

Enduring Understandings:
Systems are comprised of different parts that work together (working as a team).
The body is made of interrelated systems.
We might have good, creative ideas, but they have to work.

Essential Questions
EQ1: How do I communicate my ideas to others?
EQ2: How do systems link together?
EQ3: How do we build on other people’s ideas?
EQ4: How is the body like a system?
EQ5: Is this a good idea? How do I know?
EQ6: What happens when our idea doesn’t work?

Web Links/Online Resources:

(support and guide students to acquire and make meanings of knowledge and skill for the EQs and EQs)

About the Human BodyYour BoneAssemble the bonesHow the body worksThe SkeletonSkeletal SystemSkeleton TutorialBuild Yourself Game

Productivity tools:

(help to demonstrate understanding of EUs and EQs)
  • Use digital cameras to take pictures during the 'body building' process.
  • Use the iPad to take images or video clips to show collaborative group work, discussion and negotiation.
  • Use Word or appropriate software to create a booklet or poster with procedural wods (First, Then, After that, Finally) and graphical illustration.